NEW: Councilman resigns, Luther voters ready to move forward

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LUTHER, Okla. - Voters in Luther will soon have to elect a new Trustee. Trustee Greg Atkinson resigned Thursday, two days after admitting to making racist remarks about the Mayor, Chief of Police and Planning Commissioner.

With two short sentences, Atkinson wrote to his community, resigning. Something voters like Richard Dunlap are relieved to hear.

"I think that's good that he resigned," said Dunlap.

In the letter, Atkinson says, "Due to recent developments it has become necessary for me to resign."